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Auvitu registered two assists, four shots, and a plus-2 rating during Wednesday's 6-2 victory over the Red Wings.

Impact

The French blueliner has three assists in his last two games after going point-less in his first six games of the season. A healthy scratch over the previous three contests, a lack of consistent playing time continues to limit the 28-year-old defender's fantasy value in any format.

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Auvitu picked up his first point of the season against the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Impact

Auvitu has thus far sat in more games (11) than he has played in (seven), so it shouldn't come as a surprise it took a while for him to contribute offensively. Even when he is in the lineup, the blueliner's minutes are limited, as he is averaging a mere 14:46 of ice time. Until he can secure a more consistent role, the Frenchman will not offer much in terms of fantasy value.

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Auvitu signed a one-year deal with the Oilers on Monday. The deal is worth the NHL minimum $650,000.

Impact

The soon-to-be 28-year-old has spent the majority of his professional career in Finland, where he tallied 57 points and a plus-33 rating in 216 Liiga games. Auvitu got into 25 games with New Jersey last year but wasn't very productive offensively, turning in just two goals and two assists. That said, he could be in the mix for a job on the Oilers' back end come October with a strong training camp, so those interested should keep an eye on him in September's preseason.

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Auvitu (lower body) was activated from injured and reassigned to the Albany Devils of the AHL on Tuesday.

Impact

The Frenchman has been out of New Jersey's lineup since Jan. 9, missing seven games during that span. While he has found some success in the minors this season (three assists in seven games), don't expect Auvitu to be a reliable fantasy contributor even if he is recalled again at some point this season.

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Auvitu (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact

The poor guy was called up to big club Saturday, only to sustain the ailment on his first shift against the Oilers that evening. Auvitu's IR placement was made retroactive to that game, but he'll still be ineligible for the next two contests. This all but assures that Seth Helgeson will hold down the fort on the third pair.

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Auvitu's (lower body) injury has still not improved and he will be sidelined again for Monday's matchup with the Panthers, Andrew Gross of The Record reports.

Impact

While he's out, Auvitu will be replaced in the lineup by Seth Helgeson. Even when healthy, Auvitu has been used sparingly, as he has appeared in just two of New Jersey's last six outings. Considering the defenseman is on a nine-game pointless streak, fantasy owners may want to consider leaving him out of their lineup even when he is cleared to return.

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Auvitu exited Saturday's game against the Oilers with a lower-body injury and will not return.

Impact

Auvitu left after recording just 0:39 of ice time over one shift. There's yet to be a report as to the severity of the ailment but fantasy owners keeping tabs on the 27-year-old blueliner's status can expect an update prior to their upcoming contest against the Panthers on Jan. 9.

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Auvitu was called up to New Jersey on Saturday, Devils play-by-play announcer Matt Loughlin reports.

Impact

The Devils will go with a retooled blue line after watching starting goalie Cory Schneider get lit up for three goals on five shots against the Maple Leafs on Friday. Look for Auvitu, who has collected four points and 54 shots in 24 games as a rookie, to bump Seth Helgeson from the lineup while slotting on the third pair alongside Steve Santini.

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Auvitu was reassigned to the minors Monday.

Impact

After picking up Reid Boucher off waivers, the team needed to make a roster move, with Auvitu the odd man out. The 27-year-old was a healthy scratch in three of New Jersey's previous four outings, which made him expendable. It is unlikely the last we have seen of Auvitu in the NHL this season, especially if the Devils' blue line is further impacted by injuries.